Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter from Lucknow
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter from Lucknow is a significant pilgrimage for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. It involves traveling from Lucknow to Nepalgunj, Nepal, by road, and then continuing the journey by flight and Helicopter and by road in Tibet region to reach the holy sites in the Kailash Mansarovar region. The entire Yatra takes around 9 days to complete. The journey passes through scenic landscapes of Nepal and Tibet, with breathtaking views of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake. Participants need to be physically fit and mentally prepared to endure the challenging terrain and high altitudes. The Yatra provides a spiritually enriching experience amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas.This route of Yatra also called Helicopter Yatra because most of the route covered by Air (flight and helicopter) and its one of the convenient route of doing Kailash Yatra. Every year thousands of pilgrims from different part of India came to perform Yatra from this route. Lucknow is well connected from almost every part of India. Train services & Air services are easily available till Lucknow.
Shiven Holidays is leading travel agency to provide best available services on this Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route-
Dedicated Relationship Manager-There will be one touch point contact person to get all the information like Permit update, Visa update and other Yatra related information and he will personally take care during tour also.
Ground Support team– To ensure proper support, we deploy our Staff at Lucknow / Nepalgunj/Simikot and other places for customer or group handling, as well as we are 24*7 available on call throughout your travel.
Well Sanitized Stay– We have best available accommodation at the Yatra route like 3 to 4 star at Kathmandu, 3 to 4 Star at Nepalgunj, Basis Hotel at Simikot, Hotel Himalayan at Taklakot and Darchen, and Basic guest houses at Mansarovar and during the Kailash Parikrama.
Experience Guide & Porter -Group will be having experienced guides & porter who have travelled for Kailash Yatra multiple times and in Tibet part Chinese guide is must to understand the local language for support the group.
Experienced Staff– We have the best and experienced staff for the Yatra who will guide you and will answer all your questions regarding your travel.
Important Pre-Departure Information:
Clothing:
Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are recommended to travel to Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold.
Indian woman Pilgrims are strictly advised not to wear Sari. Bring all the medicines, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you need at home as these are difficult (if not impossible) to obtain on the way.
A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also, quite useful to have a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.
What to take:
Winter wear: Gore-Tex material though expensive is highly recommended to beat the chilling cold.
Also, carry down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, sun glass, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava (‘monkey cap’) & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust and cold.
Bring with you:
Snacks along the way. Chocolates, dry fruit, toffees, glucose; ‘namkeen’ etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets.
Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude), Sun glasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes), sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, deo-spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.
Health:
This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit – no two ways about that. Generally, patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes.
In your interests, it is essential that you be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in ‘no road’ conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500ft during the Parikrama, etc.
Altitude Sickness:
As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation.
This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Kerung before moving on to the higher altitudes.
Be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage.
We provide Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.
Currency:
The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 6.00 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 10.00 approx, Money can exchange at Bank of China at Zhangmu or from the locals at Zhangmu or
Kodari. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal.
Risks & Liability:
Shiven Holidays team and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB).
Therefore, Shiven Holidays and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness, death or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
Terms & Conditions: –
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Itinerary
Day 1 — Lucknow → Nepalgunj (220 km / 5–6 hrs · 150 m)
Pick-up from Lucknow Railway Station / Airport / Hotel. Further proceed to Nepalgunj, Nepal. On arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight stay with dinner.
Day 2 — Nepalgunj → Simikot (45-min flight · 2,910 m)
After breakfast, board the morning flight from Nepalgunj to Simikot. Rest and acclimatise to high altitude. Enjoy a nature walk on the hillside and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Simikot.
Day 3 — Simikot → Hilsa → Purang / Taklakot (30-min heli + 10-min walk + 30 km drive · 4,755 m)
Morning after breakfast, board the helicopter and fly to Hilsa at the Nepal–China border. Pick-up at Shera border and cross into Tibet. Meet the Tibetan and Nepali crew and drive to Purang / Taklakot. Overnight stay at hotel in Taklakot.
Day 4 — Taklakot → Mansarovar Lake (78 km · 4,590 m)
Morning after breakfast, drive to the holy Lake Mansarovar. The rest of the day is free for spiritual activities — puja, havan, and a sacred bath in the lake. Overnight stay on the shore of Lake Mansarovar.
Day 5 — Mansarovar Lake → Darchen (50 km · 4,602 m)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Darchen (1–2 hrs). Complete the remaining Parikrama of Lake Mansarovar en route. On arrival, check-in at hotel and relax. Prepare for the Kailash Parikrama. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Darchen.
Day 6 — Darchen → Yam Dwar → Diraphuk (10 km drive + 5–7 hrs trek · ~5,000 m)
After breakfast, drive to the base camp of Mount Kailash. The sacred Parikrama begins at Yam Dwar. Trek approximately 11 km to Diraphuk, taking 5–7 hrs. En route, get darshan of the East Face of Kailash. On arrival, stay at basic guesthouse with darshan of the North Face. Dinner and overnight at guesthouse.
Day 7 — Diraphuk → Dolma La Pass → Zhultulphuk (22 km trek · 5,636 m)
After breakfast, the Parikrama continues — the most challenging and spiritually intense day of the journey. Trek to the sacred Dolma La Pass (5,600 m). Offer prayers at the pass and proceed past Gauri Kund. Descend to Zhultulphuk. Dinner and overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 8 — Zhultulphuk → Darchen → Taklakot (13 km trek + 90 km drive)
Morning after breakfast, trek the final 13 km to Darchen — the Parikrama is complete. Jeeps await at the endpoint for the drive to Darchen. Post-lunch, drive to Taklakot via the Mansarovar Parikrama circuit. Overnight stay at Taklakot.
Day 9 — Taklakot → Hilsa → Simikot → Nepalgunj → Lucknow
After breakfast, transfer to Hilsa by road. Board the helicopter and fly to Simikot. Connect to the Nepalgunj flight. On arrival at Nepalgunj, freshen up and collect luggage. Drive back to Lucknow with final drop at Airport or Railway Station — blessed with memories and Har Har Mahadev!
Includes & Excludes
Visa
Yatra Permit
Vegetarian Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
9 Nights’ Accommodation.
Transport by AC Bus, Car as per group sizes
Nepali Team Leader, Chinese / Tibetan Tour Guide
Team of Sherpa to carry your luggage & Cooks to prepare food
English & Hindi speaking Guide
Free gifts (Bag Pack, duffle Bag & other stuff)
Down Jacket for Yatra (returnable after Yatra)
Oxygen cylinder for guest
Yak for Kailash Parikrama for carrying equipments and kitchen utensils only.
GST@5%
Anything not mentioned under ‘Package Inclusions
Any kind of personal expenses.
Airfare / Rail fare or any other expenses from your home location.
Pony / Porter expenses in Kailash Parikrama.
Any kind of Travel insurance.
Any kind of Medical expenses.
Gov Service tax as applicable.
Any kind of donation or tip to Guide / Sherpa / Drivers /Cooks / Porter / Priest / or any crew member.
Extra days accommodation in Kathmandu / Kerung / Dongba / Diraphuk due to bad weather/flight cancellation or any other reason.
VISA Cancellation charges & transportation charges, if leaving early from Tibet.
Any evacuation / rescue / additional charges / losses due to natural calamities / unforeseen circumstances.
Any kind of extra baggage charges in flight/helicopter during Yatra.